Lyrics
Time's ticking by
Time is passing quickly
Best hold on
Suggests a need to hold on or grasp the present moment
As the days are long and
Emphasizes the length of the days
You want out
Expresses a desire to escape or break free
Of this dream
Refers to a dream or situation
That is not what it seems
Highlights the discrepancy between appearance and reality
Time's ticking by
Reiterates the idea of time passing swiftly
Best hold on
Reinforces the importance of holding on to the present
As the days drag on and
Indicates a sense of monotony or drag in the passing days
You want out
Expresses a desire to escape from the current reality or situation
Of this dream
Reiterates the theme of a deceptive dream or situation
That is not what it seems
Emphasizes the contrast between appearance and reality
Baby, I'm far away
Suggests physical or emotional distance from someone
With these people that have too much to say
Describes being surrounded by talkative or opinionated individuals
Casting shadows over all my waning days
Implies a negative influence overshadowing the speaker's days
Slow death comes far too fast
Reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death
I would like to see this last
Expresses a desire for the current state to endure
But you know there's no controlling that
Acknowledges the lack of control over the passage of time
Time's ticking by
Reiterates the theme of time slipping away
Best hold on
Advises holding on to the present moment
As the days are long and
Emphasizes the long duration of days
You want out
Expresses a desire to escape from the current reality or situation
Of this dream
Refers to a dream or situation that is not as it appears
That is not what it seems
Highlights the contrast between appearance and reality
Life flies right by
Suggests the swift passage of life
And I'm drawn to a sense of longing for you
Expresses a deep yearning or desire for someone
But you must
Encourages the listener to understand the true meaning of life
Try to see what this life really means
Encourages introspection to comprehend the essence of life
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